Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Russia instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.51
RUB550.15
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.14
RUB350.14
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.80
RUB67.42
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.38
RUB32.49
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.47
RUB39.60
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.72
RUB313.99
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.07
RUB259.64
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.21
RUB102.34
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.66
RUB139.96
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.54
RUB45.78
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.55
RUB46.59
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
RUB60.31
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.89
RUB74.90
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.22
RUB18.28
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.21
RUB17.61
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.12
RUB179.04
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$17.67
RUB1,492.99
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,642.44
RUB2,251,565.35
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.15
RUB350.73
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$5.97
RUB504.90
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$304.49
RUB25,732.89
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$210.86
RUB17,819.51
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$64.94
RUB5,487.98
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$190.09
RUB16,064.81
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,074.52
RUB428,850.17
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.42
RUB120.23
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.67
RUB141.19
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.10
RUB177.28
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.15
RUB2,379.34
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.97
RUB335.79
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Russia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.85
RUB4,381.74
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$33.92
RUB2,866.72
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$76.53
RUB6,467.32
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$75.61
RUB6,389.97
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